In a joint statement Liz Claiborne Inc. and Narciso Rodriguez announced that they have agreed to terminate their business relationship initiated in May 2007. As a result of this agreement, Narciso Rodriguez will regain full ownership of the trademarks and business bearing his name. The financial details have not been disclosed. “Initially we both saw […]
Last season’s bright and bold diary collection by Smythson were the most stylish stationary to have. Now the luxury leather goods label teamed up with award winning British designer, Giles Deacon. The multi-tasking fashion creative designed a collection of hand engraved correspondence cards and hand lines tissue envelopes. The cards feature five different haute couture […]
Described as a cross between Parisian it-girl Lou Doillon and model Alexa Chung, the personification of Amélie would be a stylish girl about town. Her character is dreamt up by Niina Poskiparta and brought to life by Paris based illustrator Angéline Mélin. Amélie is the face of Poskiparta’s online boutique that focuses on mid-range designer […]
New Look is a chain of high street shops in Britain, Belgium, France and the Republic of Ireland. It is known for its value-based approach to retailing and its core products are clothing, lingerie and shoes. Below the list of the last related news items, published by FashionUnited in the fashion news archive. Click […]
Department store and luxury brand Liberty is to close its Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, store after receiving an unsolicited offer for the lease from an unnamed European fashion brand. Liberty announced this week it has exchanged contracts to surrender the prime location lease for £0.7m in cash. It said it will use the funds to refocus […]
Outdoor and travel clothing experts Craghoppers have launched their first TV advertising campaign that will run for four weeks. The campaign features a series of 10-second spots using the Sky Channels of Discovery and National Geographic. The ads are produced and directed by Cactus Creative and comprise of footage that was shot during the Craghoppers […]
No matter what size or shape, Simply Yours is designed to express inner confidence with its new plus size lingerie range. Simply Yours has launched its spring summer collection of plus size shapewear and swimwear. The collection covers the entire spectrum of plus size shapewear, including bras, corsets, slips and knickers, including plus size swimwear […]
Bench License holder ‘New Deal’ implemented a new apparel business system. The European distributor and license holder for Bench underwear, Bench socks and Bench loungewear, Cedar & Croft t/a New Deal, have selected Footwear & Apparel Management (FAM) from Redrose Software. Roger Wilkinson, MD of New Deal says: “Footwear & Apparel Management was highly recommended […]
Sports fashion retailer Sports Direct has revealed that its sales performance has improved at the expense of margins. In its Interim Management Statement on 18 February 2009, the Company, whilst commenting on the challenges in the retail market and across the economy as a whole, announced that the Board remained comfortable with the full year […]
The off-schedule event ‘Ones to Watch’ hosted by Vauxhall Fashion Scout is getting ready for London Fashion Week. The exclusive showcase is dedicated to supporting and nurturing of budding designers, looking to break into the world of fashion. Now in its seventh season, Vauxhall Fashion Scout has relocated to the Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden. […]